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..., model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
..., model number and version, as the corresponding binary/object code. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
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... updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10 2.3.4 Security 2-10 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-13 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-13 2.4.4 OC Tuner 2-14 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-14 2.4.6 CPU Power Management 2-14 2.4.7 DIGI+ VRM 2-15 2.4.8 CPU Voltage...
... updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-10 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-10 2.3.3 System Time [xx:xx:xx 2-10 2.3.4 Security 2-10 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-12 2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Frequency [Auto 2-13 2.4.3 EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled 2-13 2.4.4 OC Tuner 2-14 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-14 2.4.6 CPU Power Management 2-14 2.4.7 DIGI+ VRM 2-15 2.4.8 CPU Voltage...
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... panel) P8H61/USB3 R2.0: ASMedia® ASM1042 controller - We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Intel® H61 Express Chipset: 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket...
... panel) P8H61/USB3 R2.0: ASMedia® ASM1042 controller - We recommend a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Intel® H61 Express Chipset: 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8H61 R2.0 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB LGA1155 socket...
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...-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - vCCSA: 190-step system agent voltage control - Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - ASUS Fan Xpert - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS EPU - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDRAM Bus: 190-step Memory voltage control - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS TurboV - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS AI...
...-step Chipset voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - vCCSA: 190-step system agent voltage control - Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - ASUS Fan Xpert - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS 3+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS EPU - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDRAM Bus: 190-step Memory voltage control - ASUS Anti-Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS TurboV - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS AI...
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... panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.8 in (30.5 cm x 19.8 cm) * Specifications are...
... panel connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.6, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x User Manual 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.8 in (30.5 cm x 19.8 cm) * Specifications are...
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... ACPI management function to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of inappropriate connection, which allows increased bandwidth and stability. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of the latest 3D graphics...
... ACPI management function to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of inappropriate connection, which allows increased bandwidth and stability. Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. Dual-Channel DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066MHz support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies users of the latest 3D graphics...
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... also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. 1.3.2 1.3.3 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for various overclocking scenarios, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for accessing memory information, detecting...
... also natively supports fully-utilized hard drives larger than 2.2TB in 64-bit operating systems. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. 1.3.2 1.3.3 100% All High-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 and P8H61 PLUS R2.0 only) This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for various overclocking scenarios, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for accessing memory information, detecting...
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Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in a specific time period to avoid network clogging and long-waits on /off button, the software currently in -one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. USB 3.0 Boost (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for any user interaction. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you can be pre-scheduled to...
Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in a specific time period to avoid network clogging and long-waits on /off button, the software currently in -one -step setup and an intuitive network bandwidth control center. USB 3.0 Boost (P8H61/USB3 R2.0 only) New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for any user interaction. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you can be pre-scheduled to...
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... memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less.. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Chip...
... memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For effective use a more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less.. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Chip...
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... the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to use . 4. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring...
... the chassis with the PCI Express specifications. 1-24 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Remove the bracket opposite the slot that supports PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to use . 4. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring...
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...) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P8H61/USB3 R2.0 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61/USB3 R2.0 fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! •...
...) port. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU fan supports the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 4. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P8H61/USB3 R2.0 CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND P8H61/USB3 R2.0 fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! •...
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...; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The following screen is for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD...
...; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The following screen is for updates. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions / Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD...
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... support DVD in case you wish to download then click Next. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk...
... support DVD in case you wish to download then click Next. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 From the list, select either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that allows you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk...
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.... Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Turn on the system. 2. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk...
.... Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Turn on the system. 2. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk...
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... utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional...
... utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional...
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... Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode UEFI BIOS Utility...
... Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. The default screen for the advanced BIOS settings. Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V voltage output, CPU/chassis fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode UEFI BIOS Utility...
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...Refer to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select...
...Refer to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select...
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... CPU C1E [Auto] Enables or disables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to OS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series The valid value ranges vary according to enable the Enhanced Halt State. This item should be enabled in each processor package. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled...
... CPU C1E [Auto] Enables or disables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to OS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-18 ASUS P8H61 R2.0 Series The valid value ranges vary according to enable the Enhanced Halt State. This item should be enabled in each processor package. CPU Power Management Configuration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled...
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...19 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] This item only appears when you set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.2 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on Windows®...
...19 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] This item only appears when you set the SATA configuration. [Disabled] Disables the SATA function. [IDE] Set to [IDE] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to enable or disable the hot-plug support for each SATA port. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.2 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface). The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on Windows®...
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... when you to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Min. The values range from 40ºC to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25 Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM...
... when you to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Min. The values range from 40ºC to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [60] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25 Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [200 RPM...